Fairview FD Member Robert A. Mentrasti Passes

Mentrasti, Robert A. 54, A longtime resident of Hartsdale died April 14th, 2017. Robert was born July 28, 1962 in Mount Vernon, NY. Son of the late Louis P. Mentrasti and Josephine A. Mentrasti. Beloved brother of Andrew (Donna), Andrea and Ronald Mentrasti. Loving uncle of Timothy (Amy), Christopher (Christine) and Brandon Mentrasti and great uncle of Jordan and Chase Mentrasti. Also survived by many cousins especially Daniel Esposito. 

Robert served as a firefighter for 32 years and was a first responder at Ground Zero following the terror attacks of September 11th. Visitation will be held at Ballard-Durand Funeral Home, 72 E. Main Street, Elmsford, NY on Monday April 17th and Tuesday April 18th 2017 from 4pm to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Wednesday April 19th at 9:45am at Sacred Heart Church, Hartsdale, NY. 

Robert was a tireless fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy and in lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to MDA, 5 Dakota Drive, Suite 101, Lake Success, NY 11042 Attn: Mary and Ref: Bert/Bubba.

Published in the The Journal News from Apr. 16 to Apr. 17, 2017